US Bridges

Castleton RD 29.85 over Trib North Ninnescah Riv

Fair

Reno County, Kansas · 1.5E of Castleton · Structure no. 000780753805940

Built
1986
39 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
51 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
177
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Castleton RD 29.85 over Trib North Ninnescah Riv is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Castleton RD 29.85 over Trib North Ninnescah Riv in Reno County, Kansas. It was built in 1986 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 39 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 177 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2046. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCastleton RD 29.85
CrossesTrib North Ninnescah Riv
Location1.5E of Castleton
RouteCounty Highway 7810
StateKansas
Coordinates37.86852, -97.94322
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.1 US tons
Inventory rating52.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic177 (2021)
Projected traffic210 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Castleton RD 29.85 over Trib North Ninnescah Riv built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is Castleton RD 29.85 over Trib North Ninnescah Riv in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Castleton RD 29.85 over Trib North Ninnescah Riv carry?

About 177 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Castleton RD 29.85 over Trib North Ninnescah Riv?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Castleton RD 29.85 over Trib North Ninnescah Riv?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.